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Sr. Systems Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of IT experience in an Active Directory environment
  • Experience in M365 Hybrid environment (on-prem / M365)
  • Expert in Active Directory/Entra ID administration in a hybrid environment
  • Experienced in M365 Hybrid environment with knowledge of virtualization platforms

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Administer Office 365 environment, including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business
  • Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (e.g., VXRail/VMware/Horizon)
  • Oversee physical and virtual servers, conduct updates, and perform backups

About the company

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Computer World Services Corp. (CWS)

Management Consulting

Founded in 1990, Computer World Services Corp (CWS) provides comprehensive Mission Critical and Enterprise Information Technology (IT) services and support to the Federal Government. Our core competencies include: • IT Operations and Maintenance • Systems Architecture and Engineering • Cloud Solution Services • Agile Software Development • Call Center Outsourcing • Cybersecurity With a team of over 400 staff members, our service and support extends to over 20 distinct Federal customers who are located globally. CWS is committed to quality management and continual process improvement, as demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 certification and CMMI-DEV Level 3 appraisal.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryManagement Consulting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

The contractor will support OFR’s efforts to engineer, build, configure and maintain the OFR’s Windows, Cloud, Virtualization and Storage systems following best practices to better ensure that OFR designs, deploys and sustains secure, high quality, highly available information technology solutions that align with operational objectives.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Expert in Active Directory/Entra ID administration in a Hybrid Environment
  • Proficiency in Active Directory administration, FSMO roles, replication, and OU management
  • Knowledge of PKI, CAC/ALT-token authentication, and certificate lifecycle management
  • Expert in Microsoft 365 Management (Hybrid) administration including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
  • Experienced in Virtualization; Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (e.g., VXRail/VMware/Horizon).
  • Systems administration of Windows systems using PowerShell, scripting, and automation.
  • Desktop/Laptop deployment and management.
  • Amazon Web Services Windows instances deployment and administration - a plus
  • SCCM (MECM) / Intune administration in a co-managed environment, including patching, package prep and deployment and reporting on Windows devices – a plus
  • Documentation, development of system diagrams and SOPs 
  • Conducting integration testing, transition and acceptance and training from the Engineering phase to the production phase.
Coordinate activities at the system interface boundaries with other contractors and Government organizations. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Microsoft Active Directory: Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups. Implement AD best practices and troubleshoot AD-related issues. Perform regular AD health checks and ensure system integrity. Administer DHCP, DNS, and file/directory permissions. Utilize PowerShell for automation, reporting, and system management. Manage folder and file share permissions following least‑privilege principles.

Office 365 Management (Hybrid): Administer Office 365 environment, including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business. Manage user accounts, licensing, and service configurations. Lead and drive Microsoft 365 upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization effort. Implement best practices around identity, access, and compliance policies using Conditional Access, DLP, Sensitivity Labels, and Defender for Office 365.

Virtualization: Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (e.g., VXRail/VMware/Horizon). Oversee virtual machine creation, configuration, and performance tuning. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments. Troubleshoot and resolve virtualization-related issues.

Server Maintenance: Oversee physical and virtual servers Monitor server performance, conduct regular updates, and perform backups. Troubleshoot and resolve server issues to minimize downtime. Implement and manage server security patches and updates.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all IT systems and procedures. Create and manage system diagrams, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides. Generate regular reports on system performance, security incidents, and project status.

Collaboration and Support: Work closely with other IT staff, departments, and external vendors to resolve technical issues. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff and helpdesk personnel. Participate in IT planning and strategy sessions.


Education & Experience
  • 10+ or more years of IT experience in an Active Directory environment
  • Experienced in M365 Hybrid environment (on-prem / M365)
  • Experience with Windows PowerShell scripting.
  • Must have experience in the following technologies:

    • Expert in Active Directory/Entra ID administration in a hybrid environment
    • Experience with Okta, including installation, configuration, and migrations
    • Certificate lifecycle management
    • Expert in Microsoft 365 administration
    • VxRail / VMware / Horizon management and administration
    • Systems administration of Windows systems using PowerShell, scripting, and automation
    • Manage Engine tools (ADManager/ADAudit/AD360)
    • BeyondTrust (Bomgar) solutions experience a plus (Remote Assistance/PAM)
    • Windows server deployment in cloud (AWS) and virtualized environments (VMware) (Windows 2019/20222 experience preferred)
    • Documentation, development of system diagrams and SOPs 
    • Conducting integration testing, transition and acceptance and training from the Engineering phase to the production phase. 
    • Coordinate activities at the system interface boundaries with other contractors and Government organizations.
    • Preference given for experience in the following technologies:

    • Active Directory/Entra ID
    • Microsoft 365 administration
      • Certificate lifecycle management
      • Skilled in using Active Directory Group Policies to manage and configure security settings on Windows as well as general Active Directory administration
      • Worked in VMware environments with Horizon VDI solutions or Windows AWS Workspaces solution
      • MDM Solution such as Intune
      • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

    Certifications
  • Preference given for Microsoft certifications
  • Preference given for VMWare certification
  • Preference given for Okta certification

  • Security Clearance
  • Public Trust High (Tier 4/BI) Risk Level
  • Must be a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

  • Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
    • The position is remote but preference is given to candidates in the DC metro area.

    Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

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